idea that technology brings about a chaotic undesirable human society on earth

How does Lotz feel about the ultimate impact of technology?

It depends on a range of factors that come from both within and beyond the technology itself.

What is technological determinism?

theoretical perspective that says that a technology's potentialities determine how that technology will affect the media industries and society. It gives strong powers to the technologies surrounding us.

An example would be tech utopianism and dystopianism.

What is cultural determinism?

The belief that the cultural uses of technology determine how that technology influences industry and society

What is a result of digitalization?

piracy.

Do all technologies have inherent potentialities?

Yes, and they are only partly understood by the creators and distributors. These intersect with culture, regulation, and economics.